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Iran’s navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, responsible for Strait of Hormuz closure, killed in Israeli strike

Tehran: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy commander, Alireza Tangsiri, was killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. Tangsiri was responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Times of Israel reported, quoting officials. Bandar Abbas lies along the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint that connects the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes and carries nearly 20 per cent of the world's traded oil and natural gas during peacetime. It was not immediately clear whether Tangsiri was killed in a strike carried out by Israel or the…

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Mar

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Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits northwestern Nepal, tremors felt across the country

Kathmandu: A 4-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal's Sudurpaschim province on Thursday, authorities said. However, there were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it. The earthquake struck at 8.32 am around the Murai area of the Darchula district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Tremors felt in Baitadi and Bajhang districts It was also felt in the neighbouring Baitadi and Bajhang districts. There were no immediate reports about any damage or casualties caused by the tremor. Nepal, which experiences multiple earthquakes in any given year, lies in one of the most active tectonic zones (Seismic zones IV…

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Mar

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Iran’s fierce retaliation devastates US bases in Middle East as 13 military stations now ‘unlivable’: Report

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war, a series of powerful drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran has caused unprecedented destruction at American military bases across the Middle East. The New York Times has reported that as many as 13 US military installations in the region have been rendered "almost uninhabitable" following Iran's escalating counterattacks. The strikes began after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 by attackes carried out by the United States and Israel.   According to the report, Washington and Tel Aviv underestimated the scale and intensity of Iran's response. Iranian forces have…

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Mar

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Melania Trump escorted by a humanoid AI robot that speaks Bengali, 10 other languages

Washington: US First Lady Melania Trump was on Thursday escorted at a global summit at the White House by a black and white humanoid AI robot that spoke in 11 different languages, including Bengali. Created by robotics company Figure, the humanoid robot was introduced as the "first American-made humanoid guest in the White House" by Trump to a gathering of First Spouses from 45 countries for the inaugural meeting of the Fostering the Future Together global coalition. Robot, named Figure 3 greets leaders at White House Summit  The robot, named Figure 3 welcomed the gathering, which included First Ladies from…

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Mar

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Strait of Hormuz open for India, confirms Iran, as it lists ‘friendly nations’ for passage of vessels

Tehran: Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that Tehran permitted the passage of vessels for 'friendly nations,' including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. Apart from India, vessels from Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iraq have also been granted safe passage through the conflict-hit maritime chokepoint. In an interview with Iranian state television, Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas trade, has not been completely closed, as vessels from several countries with friendly ties to Iran have been allowed to pass through. Strait of…

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Iran war LIVE: US rejects reports of talks in Pakistan; Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal

Tehran: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, developments on Thursday indicate a rapidly evolving situation. Iran has rejected the ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States and instead presented a counter-offer, underscoring the difficulties in reaching a diplomatic resolution at this stage. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side. "They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they're afraid to say it, because they figure they'll be killed by…

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Mar

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‘Trump does not bluff, prepared to unleash hell if Iran…’: White House warns Tehran amid negotiation talks

Washington: Amid negotiations talks with Iran, the White House has warned Tehran, saying that 'US President Donald Trump does not bluff, and he would unleash hell' after the Islamic Republic rejected his conditions for a ceasefire, adding that Washington is prepared to escalate its military operations if necessary. While briefing the media on negotiations to end the war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump wanted peace, but if Iran fails to accept that they have been defeated, the US president will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before. President Trump will ensure they…

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Bangladesh tragedy: Over 20 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Padma River; PM orders probe

Dhaka: In a tragic incident, at least 23 people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a transport ferry. As per officials, the accident happened in the southwestern district of Rajbari at the Dauladia terminal when the bus fell into the Padma River at about 5. 15 pm on Wednesday (March 25). The bus, carrying about 40 passengers, was travelling from Rajbari to Dhaka, which is 128 kilometres from Dhaka. At that time, the bus was on the ferry. The rescue teams from the fire…

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Iran rules out peace talks with US: ‘We don’t have plans for negotiations with Trump to end war’

Tehran: In a strong rebuttal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his government has not engaged in talks to end the war, and has no plan on any negotiations". His remark came during an interview with the Iranian state TV on Wednesday. Iran dismisses American plan to pause war Amid intensified war in the West Asia, Iran dismissed an American plan to pause the war and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United…

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Iran claims it targeted a US F-18 fighter jet, shares video as proof | WATCH

New Delhi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar and released a video as “proof” of the strike. Tehran said the jet was hit by its air defence systems and later crashed into the Indian Ocean. It is pertinent to note that the F/A-18 is among the fighter jets that had been offered to India.  Developing story...

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